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 College Invitational Returns to the Figge for 13^th Installment

Davenport, Iowa (December 19, 2024) – The bi-annual College Invitational is back at the Figge Art Museum for its 13th installment. Artwork from students attending eight area colleges and universities is now on view in the museum’s second-floor Katz Gallery.

The featured artworks for the exhibition have been chosen by the art professors at each school to showcase the talent and creativity emerging from campus art programs across the region. Works in a variety of mediums including digital art, printmaking, painting, photography, and ceramics are on view.

Participating institutions include Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clinton Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University.

“The College Invitational Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight the fresh talent and creativity of students from our region,” said Figge Executive Director Melissa Mohr. “We’re excited to present these distinctive perspectives and help foster the future of the arts.”

This year’s exhibition is proudly supported by contributing sponsor Alan C. Marin. The public is invited to attend the Closing Reception and Award Ceremony on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum. This celebratory evening will bring together students, faculty, and community members to recognize and honor the remarkable achievements of these talented young artists. Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, along with special honors for Honorable Mention, Judge’s Choice, and People’s Choice. Visitors are encouraged to participate by voting for their favorite student artwork while viewing the exhibition in the gallery.

College Invitational will be on view through February 2025. For more information about the exhibition and related programming, visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

About the Figge Art Museum:  The Figge Art Museum is dedicated to bringing art and people together. Located on the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street, the Figge is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. Its landmark glass building, designed by British architect David Chipperfield, is home to one of the Midwest’s finest art collections and presents world-class exhibitions, art classes, lectures, and special events that attract visitors of all ages. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursdays; and 12-5 p.m. on Sundays. Reservations are not required but can be made at www.figgeartmuseum.org or by calling 563-345-6632. Admission to the museum is $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students with ID, and $8 for children ages 4-12. Admission is free to Figge members and institutional members and to all on Thursday evenings. You can become a member for as little as $50 by visiting the Figge website. To contact the museum, please call 563-326-7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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